12 Injured, 5 Seriously, in Harlem High-Rise Fire
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 6:18 am |
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Fire officials say that 12 people have been injured in a fire at a high-rise apartment building in Harlem.
Officials say the blaze broke out late Monday in the ninth floor compactor chute of the 28-story building, located near St. Nicholas Avenue and W. 131st Street.
WNBC-TV reports that five of the victims are hospitalized in serious condition. The other seven victims, including a firefighter, suffered minor injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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